Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interest-bearing
Adjective
/ˈɪn.trɪst ˈbɛr.ɪŋ/
Definition
Financial instruments or accounts that generate interest over time.
Examples
- Savings accounts are typically interest-bearing assets.
- He decided to put his money into an interest-bearing account to earn more over time.
- Bonds are a common type of interest-bearing investment.
Meaning
Related to investments or accounts that provide a return in the form of interest payments.
Synonyms
- Yield-generating
- Income-producing
- Return-bearing
